Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team is seeking a knowledgeable Mid-Level Multi-Skill Engineering Manager to join our team in El Segundo, CA.  You’ll have the opportunity to manage the Launch Team, including the Launch Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL), across all Government and Satellite programs for the site.

This manager will be responsible for the Launch Integrated Product Team (IPT) Subject Matter Experts for satellite process documentation related to launch-related activities and for the ensuring of common engineering processes.  This position will also forecast resource needs and manage personnel, facilities, services, equipment, and tools to meet program launch campaign requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

Coaches, counsels, mentors, and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities.Provides on-going developmental feedback.Recognizes contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated team.Conducts performance management, mentoring, and career development for employees.Develops and sets operational goals, objectives, and related metrics to ensure alignment with Company vision/strategy.Proactively communicates with employees, peers, and customers.Keeps others informed by communicating project status, conducting and participating in team meetings, providing presentations, and listening to employee concerns and suggestions.Communicates policies and directives to enhance employee awareness of expectations.Maintains frequent contact with internal personnel and external representatives concerning operations, scheduling, or specific phases of projects or contracts.Implements policies, procedures, and documents to ensure consistent execution of processes within the team in support of Boeing and regulatory requirements.Enforces company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, time charging, etc.Provides technical direction and guidance to others regarding approved processes, tools, technology, and skills for own projects or processes.Ensures workgroup products or processes meet customer, company, quality, industry, and regulatory requirements.Manages all estimating and resource planning of launch engineers and logisticians.Provides mission assurance inputs for Launch IPT related items.Responsible for providing oversight support during pre-launch, launch countdown, launch, and post-launch.Works at remote launch site environments as necessary supporting spacecraft integration, test, propulsion, and launch operations.Drives team to develop common practices to meet program cost, schedule, quality, and technical objectives.Develops strategy to reinforce launch operations lessons learned and best practices for implementation on future programs.Responsible for making sure that the team is compliant with ITAR and EAR exports regulations.The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to:Prioritizing the development and career growth of his/her employees and team.Inspiring and empowering your team through collaboration, communication, and caring.Building and nurturing an inclusive culture by seeking out different perspectives, speaking up with ideas or concerns, and actively listening to teammates and stakeholders.Ensuring a psychologically safe work environment where employees can freely and proactively raise safety, quality, and schedule concerns as soon as they are known.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.5+ years of experience in aerospace production and maintenance.1+ years of experience managing people, programs, and budgets.3+ years of leadership experience.Experience in engineering to include experience with Spacecraft or launch vehicle fabrication, integration and operations.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Master’s degree or higher in an Engineering field.Minimum 2 years of front-line manager experience.Proactively and quickly makes sense of complex issues and data while responding effectively to complex and ambiguous situations.Experience leading diverse teams in a collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment.Experience leading interdisciplinary initiatives to improve the value stream.Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, internally and externally.Ability to build a safe environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust.Experience leading diverse teams in a collaborative, respectful, and innovative environment.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $166,600 - $225,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 22, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.